Torn Between Love and Hate novel Chapter 203

Chapter 203 Falling In Love with Another Man 

Deborah paused for a moment before realizing something was off, both from Joseph’s expectant tone and the way he looked at her like a wolf eyeing its prey. 

She was now wide awake, her face slightly flushed as she said, “No, what I meant was, will you want a child in the 

future?” 

Joseph moved closer, wanting to embrace her, but upon hearing her words, he reluctantly lay back down. 

“I don’t want children, Debby. I don’t need them. If we get married in the future, I will treat Alyssa like my own 

daughter.” 

Deborah didn’t have a uterus, so it was impossible for them to have a child together. 

Joseph knew that because of this, she felt upset inside. 

So he would never say that he wanted a child. 

Compared to being with Deborah, the matter of having children really wasn’t worth mentioning- 

Deborah looked at him earnestly. “I’ve thought it through carefully, and it’s not fair for you to bear the burden of so many things. I’ve heard that there are uterine transplants abroad, but I’m not sure if they’re available here. I’d like to find out more and give it a try.” 

She could no longer give him her pure self, but having a child might not be entirely impossible. 

Although she had experienced everything with Alyssa and the miscarriage, when it came to having children, what 

remained for her was mostly fear. 

The desire in Joseph’s eyes faded, and instead of suppressing himself, he reached out, pulled her close, and held her 

tightly. 

His voice was filled with heartache. “I don’t need a child, I really don’t.” 

Suddenly, Deborah found herself in his embrace. The warmth from his slightly feverish body transferred to hers, causing her face to flush intensely in an instant. 

Her mind went blank for a moment, completely forgetting what she had just been thinking about and what she had 

planned to say. 

Joseph hugged her tightly, resting his chin on top of her head. “I don’t think there’s anything unfair. As long as you don’t give up on me, everything is the fairest to me.” 

Deborah was finding it hard to breathe in his embrace, her face flushed as she pushed him away. “Take it 

breathe.” 

easy, 

‘, I can’t 

After saying that, she quickly realized that something seemed off about her words, and her face turned even redder. 

Joseph embraced her hands; the veins on the back of his hands clearly visible. 

His entire body was burning hot, and that thread of rationality in his mind kept tightening relentlessly. 

He tried his best to endure, but he could no longer completely control himself like that. 

He was never truly a good person, nor could he be considered a gentleman. 

In his dreams, he longed to possess her, to have her completely. 

One would long to possess the things one liked and desired completely. 

Ashton, Zayne, and now Adrian many times, they made him feel anxious and on the verge of losing control. 

Don’t worry? How can I not worry? 

In particular, over the past few days, due to Alyssa’s involvement, Deborah had suddenly become distant from him. 

Even in his dreams, he dreamt that the three years he spent with Deborah were all fake. 

Deborah left him behind, never to look back again. 

Joseph held her tightly, as reason and emotion seemed to be at opposite ends of a rope, constantly struggling and pulling against each other. 

As he repeatedly said “I’m sorry,” he couldn’t help but lower his head, continuously kissing her forehead. 

He felt like he was going insane, but when he kissed her, a faint trace of reason still lingered. 

That thread of rationality allowed him to restrain himself, preventing him from going any further. 

In the days to come, they still had a long journey ahead, and countless opportunities to grow closer. 

He could wait, and he would definitely give her enough time to think and make a decision. 

Wait until Alyssa could accept him, wait until he and Deborah could truly get married and become a legitimate 

husband and wife. 

Joseph kissed her, and Deborah could feel his body trembling. 

He wasn’t just enduring tonight; he had been enduring for three years. Neither of them had ever spoken about it, but 

deep down, they both knew the truth. 

Deborah looked up at him and replied softly, “It’s okay, I don’t mind, even if it’s Alyssa…” 

Even if Alyssa could never accept him, even if she and Joseph could never be together openly and legitimately. 

No matter what, she truly didn’t mind anymore. 

Joseph gently kissed her, but that was as far as it went. 

He breathed heavily, “Debby, I can wait, wait until we get married.” 

Deborah held him close, feeling his presence beside her, listening to his gentle, soft-spoken words. 

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That feeling is like sitting by a floor-to-ceiling window on a snowy day, warming yourself by the fire, sipping a hot beverage, and gazing at the pristine white snow outside. 

With loved ones by our side, we tend to find warmth, peace, contentment, and the passage of time becomes serene. 

After all these years, she never dared to imagine that she could have a day like this. 

I never dared to imagine that I could fall in love with another man besides Ashton. 

Suddenly, she realized that the memories she shared with Ashton were from such a long, long time ago. 

It had been so long that it almost feels like it happened in a previous life. 

Deborah felt warmth enveloping her entire body, and just as she was about to drift off to sleep, she murmured drowsily, “Joseph, thank you.” 

Joseph’s voice was close to her ear, his laughter deep and rich. “What are you thanking me for? If you want to thank me, show it through your actions in the future.” 

Deborah didn’t hear it anymore; she had fallen asleep in his arms, 

After this sleep, when I woke up, it was already bright outside. 

Deborah was awakened by the sound of her phone ringing. As she opened her eyes, she saw Joseph, eyes closed, answering her call. 

“Alyssa, oh, your mom is here. I’ll let her take the call.” 

Joseph still hasn’t fully woken up, even though it’s almost noon now. 

He held Deborah in his arms, lying together on the same bed, and it would be a miracle if he could fall asleep easily.